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estrada federal

[ɛʃˈtɾadɐ fɛdɛˈɾal]
nounfemininepl: estradas federais
federal highway
1. A major road or highway in Brazil that is maintained and administered by the federal government, connecting different states and regions
We took the federal highway to reach the coastal city.
Pegamos a estrada federal para chegar à cidade litorânea.
2. A trunk road of national importance designated by the Brazilian federal transportation authority
The BR-101 is one of the most important federal highways in Brazil.
A BR-101 é uma das estradas federais mais importantes do Brasil.
Synonyms
rodovia federalvia federalBR
Antonyms
estrada municipalestrada estadualvia local

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada federal / rodovia federal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rodovia federal
More commonly used than estrada federal
Rio de Janeiro
estrada federal / BR
BR designation commonly referenced
Portugal
via nacional / estrada nacional
Different administrative system; Portuguese equivalent uses EN designations

Related Idioms & Phrases

pegar a estrada federal
seguir pela estrada federal
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